I recently read a great article in Slate introducing 27 great books that didn’t get a lot of press in 2015. Click here for the article or peruse some of my favorites below. “Parts of . . . read more »
The publishing industry is planning a strong finish for 2015 with a cavalcade of new titles from some heavy hitters as well as some new voices. Here are few books to be published this fall . . . read more »
Looking for an engrossing, entertaining or fluffy summer read? Check out some of the titles our patrons have recommended below. Some new, some old, some poignant, others pure entertainment, all noteworthy. “The Meaning of . . . read more »
Take a look at what the Southwest Harbor Librarians are reading, and share with us the titles you have been enjoying this summer. ~Janet~ “Testament of Youth” by Vera Brittain This book is an . . . read more »
As an avid literary fiction reader, I am so thrilled with my options available already in 2015, and very excited about a future publication by one of my favorite authors. I warn you, my taste . . . read more »
PATRON SUGGESTIONS A Bad Character / Deepti Kapoor From Goodreads: “She is twenty, restless in New Delhi. Her mother has died; her father has left for Singapore. He is a few years older, just back . . . read more »
Oh, it is list time, my favorite time of year for readers’ advisory! I’m including a few of the SWHPL Staff and Patron’s favorites of the past year, and to round it all out, I’ve . . . read more »
Which books or authors are you thankful for? Has a book ever helped you get through a tough time, or bring perspective or inspiration into your life? Below are list of personal favorites as well . . . read more »
Each June our book club takes a break to enjoy the brief but lovely Maine summer and indulge in 3 months of reading whatever we want. Our September meeting ends up as a recap on . . . read more »
You may have noticed we quote a lot of book information from Goodreads. If you have never checked out the site, please do! It is a book lover’s utopia where you can research books to . . . read more »
